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Wellness

Here Are Some Ways Lupus Can Affect The Body

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter.

Selena Gomez, an amazing actress and singer! Lupus, however is not an amazing disease to have!

There are some people who can’t understand why she’s sensitive and has lupus, and this is not something to criticize.

She has been a part of my childhood since my middle school days, and for once I just want the hate for her to stop.

So, here are some ways lupus can affect the body!

  • Joints: Lupus can cause inflammation or swelling of the joint lining, most often in the hands ad wrists. People with lupus can also experience pain in the joints without swelling or tenderness.
  • Hair Loss: Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia. It can be hereditary, stress – induced of caused by autoimmune conditions, such as lupus.
  • Kidneys: Inflammation of the kidneys (nephritis) can get rif of waste products and other toxins from the body effectively.
  • Heart: In some people with lupus, inflammation can occur in the heart itself (myocarditis and endocarditis) or the membrane that sounds it (pericarditis), causing chest pains or other symptoms.
  • Lungs: Some people with lupus develop pleuritis, an inflammation of the lining of the chest cavity that causes chest pain, particularly with breathing. Patients with lupus also may get pneumonia.
  • Brain: In some patients, lupus affects the brain or central nervous system. This can cause headaches, dizziness, depression, memory disturbances, vision problems, seizures, stroke, or changes in behavior.
  • Skin: If lupus attacks the skin, as it does in systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE), it can cause rashes, blisters, and color changes.
  • Fatigue: The severe fatigue of lupus seems to be caused by many factors including disease activity, anxiety disorders, sleep disturbances, vitamin D deficiency, and low levels of exercise. 

 

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Tiffany Joseph

Broward '20

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
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Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".